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The winter edition of APMA‘s doctor-to-patient newsletter, Footprints, is now available to download. APMA member podiatrists offer their advice for safeguarding your feet and ankles in cold conditions. Help minimize your risk of injury and keep your feet healthy by taking note of the tips in the latest edition.
This back-to-school issue includes information on common foot conditions affecting children, and tips for parents on what to look for as children’s feet and ankles develop.
Seeing your feet exposed in sandals this summer may raise questions about what could be ailing your feet. Here are some common conditions to watch for and guidance on when to consult our office for proper treatment: Bunion If you have a bump on the side of your big toe, it could be a bunion. Bunions are often genetic; however, improper shoes, such as high heels or shoes with a tight toe box, can cause bunions to become painful or to progress. Treatment may only require monitoring your feet and making modest modifications to your footwear, or depending on the bunion’s severity, surgery may be the best option. Hammertoe is a bending deformity of one or …
Kids’ Feet & Ankle Safety While your kids may love to go barefoot during the summer, doing so may expose their feet to numerous potential injuries that can ruin the rest of the season for them. Follow these tips to keep your kids on their feet all summer long. What lies hidden in the grass, dirt or sand can wreak havoc on bare feet. Nails, shards of glass, discarded toothpicks, slivers of wood, pieces of seashell at the beach or thorns from trees and plants can puncture the skin of the foot and cause serious injury. Even after the object is completely removed from the foot, any dirt or bacteria pushed into the puncture wound can …
As fall begins, so does an increase in injuries due to sports activity kicking into high gear. From students to pros, athletes often struggle with Achilles tendon injuries. With that in mind, Footprints spoke to American Podiatric Medical Association members Patrick DeHeer, DPM, and Alex Kor, DPM, to learn more about how these injuries happen and how your podiatrist can treat them.
Flip flop sandals and summertime seem to go hand in hand. Summer footcare tip: while these types of sandals are fun and fashionable to wear, they should not be a mainstay of your summer footwear.
Since flip flops have no arch support or stability, wearing them too often can cause abnormal stress on the plantar fascia (the band of tissue that extends from the heel to the base of the toes). The resulting condition, known as plantar fasciitis, usually causes pain in the heel immediately upon rising in the morning or after periods of inactivity during the day. This pain can persist and take a long time to subside.
Dr. David Gannon, D.P.M. is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
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Notice something strange on your legs or feet? It could be a warning sign for vascular disease. Learn the different signs and symptoms of vascular disease with this simple video! If you spot any signs of vascular disease, make an appointment with podiatrist Dr. David Gannon, located in two locations on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, at 410-629-0222.
Your feet are often the first place where signs and symptoms of vascular disease appear. That is why podiatrists are often the first physicians to spot and diagnose vascular disease. Is there a suspicious spot or wound on your lower leg? Make an appointment with a #podiatrist today. Here’s why: www.apma.org/vascular #WhatsYourRisk Read the latest APMA Footprints Newsletter
Stories in Fall 2016 FootNotes Patient Newsletter from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons: Make the Switch from Sandals to Shoes Safely. Regular Foot Exams Help Keep Diabetic Feet Healthy. Wear the Right Shoe to Avoid Achilles Tendon Injuries. View the PDF of Shore Foot and Ankle – Fall 2016 FootNotes Visit www.FootHealthFacts.org for more information. Contact our office at 410-629-0222 for more info or appointments.